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herbalcures · Member

Does Vasectomy make a man impotent?

Ryan Babel · Newbie

Hi All,
There are endless myths surrounding this subject so I am not surprised you are confused. First, the good news is that there is no evidence at all that vasectomy causes erectile dysfunction. Nor does it increase the risk of heart disease, another myth. As for vasectomy and prostate cancer - some people think it increases the risk, others that it reduces the risk.
But it's all nonsense, and I do wonder if these myths are the result of men trying to dissuade friends who may be more brave than they are.
Most of the people often say 'it's my turn now' because they know how much pain and discomfort their wives have gone through with childbirth and most types of contraception. So let me reassure you, vasectomy is a common and safe operation for sterilising men. It is also completely effective, although other contraceptive precautions must continue until the success of the operation is confirmed by a semen analysis 12 weeks after surgery.
The operation is carried out under local anaesthetic and takes about ten minutes, or less. It is a minor operation involving cutting a tube called the vas deferens that runs from the testes to the prostate. Some subsequent pain and bruising will occur, although this can be easily controlled-with over-the-counter painkillers and lasts for three to four days at most.
In terms of side effects, a vasectomy is nearly always trouble-free. However, it should be carried out only after you have been counselled, and both you and your wife must understand the operation is performed to make you permanently sterile.
We've all heard of men having vasectomies reversed, although this works only in a small percentage of cases - which is why it is vital to see this as a one-way trip.
Certainly, the overall view about vasectomy is that nearly all men, and their wives, are delighted to have solved the problem of obtaining safe, trouble-free contraception once their families are complete.
Hope This Helps..
Best Of Luck !!!
Regards
Ryan

-- Edited by Ryan Babel on Wednesday 29th of September 2010 08:39:59 AM

Jayden · Newbie

thanks guys sharing this information.

swaggy · Veteran Member

I don't think it will make a man impotent because they can still do sexual intercourse with their partner after the surgery but it abolish the risk to impregnate their lover.